Enstrom's management and ownership changes have been debated on Rotorheads a lot recently, so I'm sure it's a boost to the company to have this order!
Enstrom Press Release
Menominee, Mich., July 7, 2003 - Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has been chosen by the Indonesian National Police to deliver 18 helicopters over the next 12 months. Enstrom’s 480B turbine will modernize their helicopter fleet in support of typical security mission profiles in its demanding hot and humid environment. Other finalists competing for the contract, which was signed last week, were Schweizer and Eurocopter.
“This is a big win for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation,” said President Peter Parsinen. “The Indonesian announcement is a very important international endorsement stating that Enstrom is a top competitor in building quality helicopters for police agencies around the world. The Indonesian police are a very professional organization and great to work with. The 480B’s performance and price more than fill all the requirements to perform the police’s important security role.”
Parsinen went on to say that this win confirms Enstrom’s decision to rebuild its worldwide dealer network. He said Enstrom’s Asia office and its Indonesian representative, P.T. Poris Duta Sarana, were instrumental in the win.
At home, the deal will mean more jobs and an increased production schedule for the plant.
Founded in 1959, Enstrom manufactures the three-place, piston-powered F28F and 280FX, and the turbine-powered 480B. For law enforcement applications, the 480B is known as the Guardian and the F28F is called the Sentinel.
